Comparing Drake and Meek Mill's Beef to 50 Cent and Ja RuleComparing Drake and Meek Mill's Beef to 50 Cent and Ja RuleDrake's recent beef with Meek Mill got many comparisons to the famed early 2000s beef between 50 Cent and Ja Rule. But do they really stack up?XXL StaffXXL Staff
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Scarface Is Taking Hip-Hop Back To Its EssenceScarface Is Taking Hip-Hop Back To Its EssenceOlder, wiser and much thinner since his last album, hip-hop’s beloved veteran MC Scarface is taking it back to the essence.Emmanuel C.M.Emmanuel C.M.
22 Aftermath Artists Who Have Left The Label22 Aftermath Artists Who Have Left The LabelPlenty of artists have come through Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment since he founded it in 1996. Which have stuck around?Dan RysDan Rys
August Alsina Calls His New Album a "Ghetto Gospel"August Alsina Calls His New Album a "Ghetto Gospel"After a year full of career highlights mixed with personal health issues, August Alsina is getting back to the music.Dan RysDan Rys
Mac Miller Has Found His GrooveMac Miller Has Found His GrooveWhile carving out a lane just for himself, Mac Miller has found his groove.Miranda J.Miranda J.
T.I. on Independence, His New Album and Working With Dr. DreT.I. on Independence, His New Album and Working With Dr. DreT.I. opens up about his 10th studio album, going independent for the first time in over a decade and working with Dr. Dre.Dan RysDan Rys
The Rising: Future's XXL Cover StoryThe Rising: Future's XXL Cover StoryFuture has turned himself into hip-hop's latest superstar. Read XXL's full Fall 2015 cover story right here.Vanessa SattenVanessa Satten
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Shyne: The Last Real Rapper AliveShyne: The Last Real Rapper AliveTo celebrate the 15th anniversary of his self-titled debut album, XXL reprints our three-part series with Shyne from 2010.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Chicago Legends Do Or Die Reflect On Their Influential CareerChicago Legends Do Or Die Reflect On Their Influential CareerChicago hip-hop legends Do Or Die sit down for an extended interview about their influence, Chicago's hip-hop scene and their new album Picture This 2.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Mac Miller Has the Worst TimingMac Miller Has the Worst TimingFor the second time in a row, a new Mac Miller album is being overshadowed by a surprise release from a competitor.Dan RysDan Rys